Continuing the slight thread drift. I had a 300 horsepower car which chewed about 9 litres an hour. What is it about aero engines such as the lycomings that produce 180hp but chew 32 litres per hour. What is the engineering difference that causes this, and is that engineering difference what makes you guys think car engines should not be in aeroplanes ?
I know its thread drift but, if the Appin accident comes down to the donk, if i buy an aircraft in the future, engine choice will matter.